👶 Skin of newborns
Skin problems in newborns
Symptoms
Diaper dermatitis in newborns
Diaper dermatitis: Complete guide to prevention and care Diaper dermatitis, or rash, is probably the most common skin problem that parents of infants encounter. It is inflammation …
Acne in newborns
Newborn acne: Harmless "pimples" The appearance of tiny red pimples or white spots (milia) on the cheeks, nose, and forehead of a newborn is a very common phenomenon called newborn…
Seborrheic dermatitis in newborns
Seborrheic dermatitis ("cradle cap") in newborns Yellowish, greasy, scaly flakes on the hairy part of a baby's scalp that may resemble dandruff — this is newborn seborrheic dermati…
Eczema in newborns
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) in infants: What you need to know Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by dryness, redness, scaling, and in…
Heat rash in newborns
Heat rash (prickly heat) in newborns Prickly heat, or heat rash, is a small red rash that appears on an infant’s skin due to overheating. It is a very common condition, especially …
Moles in Newborns
Moles and Spots in Newborns: A Guide for Parents The skin of a newborn is rarely perfectly clear. Various spots, speckles, and moles are more the rule than the exception. In the ov…
Skin peeling in newborns
Skin peeling in newborns: Adapting to a new world Mild skin peeling, especially on the hands and feet, is completely normal for a newborn in the first weeks of life. It is not a si…
Jaundice of the skin in newborns
Jaundice of the skin in newborns: Comprehensive overview Jaundice is a condition in which the skin and the whites of a newborn’s eyes acquire a yellowish tint. It is one of the mos…